Bill116th CongressFiled May 7, 2019Education
H.R. 2563
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 7, 2019)
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2019
This bill removes drug conviction questions from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
It also requires the Department of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education to remove criminal and juvenile justice questions from their admission applications.
What just happenedMay 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2](D-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2019
- May 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Introduced in House